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DH2626 Interaction Design 1 15.0 credits

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Course syllabus DH2626 (Spring 2011–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus DH2626 (Spring 2011–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

This course builds on a large project where the students will apply theories and methods for user centred interaction design. This task implies that the students mainly work in project groups with studio based learning.

Intended learning outcomes

In the course the student will present ability in:

  • analyzing practice (needs and opportunities)
  • criticize a given problem and explore a design space
  • chose among different user centred design methods
  • work with and develop prototypes for the design process different stages
  • reflect on prototypes                                    
  • develop parallel solutions for design of a given situation
  • motivate and criticize design decisions
  • integrate, compare and relate theory and practice,
  • act independently, use theories, generalize results from project to other situations and stakeholders.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Single course students: 90 university credits including 45 university credits in Mathematics or Information Technology. Swedish B or equivalent and English B or equivalent.

Equipment

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Literature

Will be announced, on the website of the course, at the latest four weeks before the start of the course.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • PRO1 - Project, 15.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

In this course all the regulations of the code of honor at the School of Computer science and Communication apply, see: http://www.kth.se/csc/student/hederskodex/1.17237?l=en_UK.

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Profile picture Ylva Fernaeus

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

CSC/Media Technology and Interaction Design

Main field of study

Computer Science and Engineering

Education cycle

Second cycle

Add-on studies

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Contact

Ylva Fernaeus, e-post: fernaeus@kth.se